The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level notification for 2026, covering posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant and Senior Clerk across Indian Railways zones.
Standard government age relaxation applies for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) — refer to the official notification PDF for exact figures.
Vacancy Details — Category Wise
Category
Approx. Vacancies
UR
3,760
OBC
2,190
EWS
810
SC
1,220
ST
610
Wait
523
Total
8,113
Educational Qualification
Graduate posts require a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; specific posts may additionally require typing or computer proficiency as detailed in the official notification.
Selection Process
CBT‑1 (Computer Based Test, screening)
CBT‑2 (Computer Based Test, level-specific)
Typing Skill Test / Aptitude Test (where applicable)
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates are placed at approximately ₹19,900 to ₹35,400 per month (Level 2 to Level 6), plus applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.
Application Process — Step by Step
Visit the official website and complete registration if not already registered.
Log in and select "Apply" against this notification.
Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully.
Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified size and format.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) using the available online modes.
Review the form on the preview page and submit.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Required Documents
Recent passport-size photograph (scanned, per specification)
Scanned signature
Educational certificates as applicable to this post
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Marks
General Awareness
40
40
Mathematics
30
30
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
30
CBT‑1 is a 90-minute test with 1/3 negative marking per wrong answer; CBT‑2 pattern and duration vary by post level.
Syllabus
Mathematics: number system, percentages, ratio, time & work, geometry, trigonometry, statistics. General Intelligence: analogies, classification, coding-decoding, puzzle. General Awareness: current affairs, static GK, geography, history, polity, economy, general science.
